PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Capriotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capriotti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Immigrant Song - Karen O (feat. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shadow
vs
Capriotti

175 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
186 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolay Capriotti!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Capriotti misses the jab.
Shadow throws a lazy right hand but Capriotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shadow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Capriotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shadow at a distance.
Capriotti misses with a combination
and Shadow counters with a series of strikes. Capriotti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Capriotti misses with a straight left.
Capriotti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shadow to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow misses the jab.
Capriotti misses with a body shot

and Shadow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Capriotti's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Capriotti keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.

Capriotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shadow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shadow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Ωmega Gym inform us that Capriotti has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shadow wants to stand but Capriotti is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Capriotti working for a triangle but Shadow defends it easily.

Capriotti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shadow defends it easily.
Shadow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Capriotti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Capriotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capriotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Capriotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shadow wants to control from the top but Capriotti keeps moving.
Shadow controlling from the top position.

Capriotti working for submissions but it's allowed Shadow to get to half guard.

Capriotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shadow controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capriotti is refusing to be controlled, as Shadow sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Shadow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice sprawl there from Capriotti as Shadow shoots in.
We've been told by Shadow's head coaches at Round Table Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shadow wants to clinch.
Shadow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Capriotti misses with a wild body shot.
Capriotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shadow was well out of range. Poor timing from Capriotti.
Capriotti misses with a looping left.
Capriotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shadow staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Capriotti misses its intended target.
Capriotti throws a hook to the side of Shadow's head but Shadow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shadow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadow.
Good shot there by Capriotti.
Shadow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Shadow misses.
A jab from Shadow misses.
Shadow slips a jab from Capriotti.
Shadow throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Shadow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolay Capriotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shadow avoids a kick to the body.
Capriotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadow.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
Capriotti throws a big shot that misses.
Shadow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti lands with an overhand left.
Capriotti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shadow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow lands a right hook to the body.
Capriotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shadow counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikolay Capriotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow misses with a two punch combination.
Capriotti looks to land a left hand but Shadow moved out of range nicely.
Capriotti lands a nice hook to Shadow's body. Shadow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
Capriotti looks to land a right hand but Shadow moved out of range.
Capriotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capriotti slips a jab from Shadow.

Capriotti gets caught flat footed, as Shadow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Capriotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Shadow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Shadow misses the shot to the body.
Capriotti digs a good hook to Shadow's body.
Bill Shadow is winning the standup battle so far.
Capriotti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Capriotti misses with a body shot.
Shadow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Capriotti as he avoids it easily.
Capriotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capriotti works Shadow's body with a nice hook.
Shadow fails to land the takedown.
Shadow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Capriotti loads up on a big right hand but Shadow slips the punch.
Capriotti scores with the left hand. Shadow knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti motions for Shadow to come forward. Capriotti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Capriotti loads up on a big right hand but Shadow slips the punch.
Capriotti throws a hook to the side of Shadow's head but Shadow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shadow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Capriotti lands with a hook. Shadow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shadow takes one to the side of the head.
Capriotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Capriotti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Capriotti throws a right hand that Shadow ducks under and follows up with a left that Shadow also avoids with ease.
A big right from Shadow misses.
Shadow misses with a right hand
and Capriotti counters with a nice leg kick.
Capriotti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shadow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Shadow there.
Capriotti throws an off balance right hand
and Shadow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capriotti scores with a hook to the body. Shadow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Capriotti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shadow ducks under a wild hook from Capriotti.
Capriotti scores with a nice right hand.
Capriotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadow manages to avoid it.
Shadow throws the left hand but Capriotti avoids the punch easily.
Capriotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shadow staying out of range there.
Capriotti blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shadow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Capriotti swings widly with a right hand
and Shadow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shadow looks to land a right hand but Capriotti moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Capriotti really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Shadow slips a straight right by Capriotti.
Shadow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Capriotti.
Capriotti misses with an uppercut.
Capriotti moves away from the strike by Shadow.
Capriotti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Shadow there.
The fighters circling - Shadow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Shadow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Capriotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadow manages to avoid it.

Shadow drops Capriotti with a left right combo! Shadow follows him down to the ground into side control.

Capriotti is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capriotti prevents Shadow from moving into mount.
Capriotti is still in real trouble! Can Shadow finish him?
Shadow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Capriotti manages to get back to half guard.
Capriotti wants to improve his position but Shadow is controlling well.

Capriotti actively working from the bottom here.
Capriotti seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Capriotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Capriotti is trying to stand back up but Shadow is controlling him

Capriotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shadow pulls his head out easily.
Capriotti is refusing to be controlled, as Shadow sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shadow in particular looking to stall.

Capriotti actively working from the bottom here.
Shadow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capriotti keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti wants to get back to his feet.
Capriotti tries to roll over but Shadow keeps him under control.
Shadow is trying to control. Capriotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Shadow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bill Shadow.
Shadow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Capriotti.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shadow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Capriotti misses with an uppercut. Shadow saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Shadow blocks the low kick.
A big right from Capriotti misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Shadow had his way with Nikolay Capriotti in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Shadow tries to clinch there but Capriotti circles away.
Shadow connects with a crisp jab.
Shadow drops his hands momentarily and Capriotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Capriotti cracks Shadow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Capriotti. That snapped Shadow's head back.
Shadow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Capriotti.
Capriotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Capriotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shadow with a poor takedown
enabling Capriotti to counter with a crisp jab.

Shadow is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shadow fails to land the takedown.
Oh Shadow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Capriotti throws an off balance right hand
and Shadow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Capriotti misses the jab.
Capriotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shadow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shadow seems to have got his legs back now.
Capriotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadow.
Capriotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shadow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti misses with a hook.

Shadow clinches.

Capriotti manages to break the clinch.
Capriotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shadow.
Capriotti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Capriotti misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Capriotti.
Shadow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Capriotti is just out of range.
Shadow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shadow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti misses with a body shot.
Shadow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Capriotti.
Shadow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Capriotti throws a hook but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow throws a shot from downtown. Capriotti moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capriotti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shadow missing with a left hand there. Capriotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capriotti lands a nice looking body shot.
Capriotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shadow was well out of range. Poor timing from Capriotti.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capriotti sizes up Shadow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Capriotti does no damage.
Capriotti ducks under a wild hook from Shadow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolay Capriotti.
Well Shadow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Bill Shadow!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Bill Shadow!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Bill Shadow!

Bill Shadow wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Bill Shadow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.